Christmas Fundraising

A Christmas Prize Draw is organised, with the proceeds to contribute to the purchase of Wright & Round’s 1934 Musical Journal.

Committee Meeting held June 19 – 1933.

Moved by Mr W. Crawford seconded by Mr J. Tindale, secretary write to the Lynemouth workmen’s social club, re. application to play in club grounds and also for donation to band Funds. Moved by Mr. M. Chester seconded by Mr J. Tindale, the secretary and Mr D Johnson be asked to make arrangements with Widdrington Club secretary and try and fix a Sunday night date to play in Club grounds. Moved by Mr. E. Shears seconded by Mr M. Chester that chairman Mr S. Hall and secretary make the necessary arrangements regarding the band playing a programme at Warkworth. Moved by Mr E. Shears seconded Mr R. Simpson a letter be wrote to secretary of the Parochial committee regarding the deferred payment of £1.1.0.

                                                                                Chairmans signature

                                                                                          S Hall

Meeting held Sunday June 25   ‘33

Moved by Mr M. Chester, seconded by Mr. W. Crawford that the band play and lead procession on Thursday night July 6. Function: Ashington Hospital Carnival. Moved by W. Crawford seconded by J Tindale that the band comply with request from Mr Kemp, Welfare Supt. To play at a function to be held at Ashington on Saturday July 1st.

Moved by W. Crawford seconded M. Chester we apply for engagement (Oct 7) to Alston Sports committee. Tender to be £20.

Moved by M Chester seconded E. Shears that we buy cornet case from Wood’s & Co. Newcastle, also that we buy the euphonium mouthpiece and cornet shanks.

                                                                                Chairman’s signature

                                                                                          S Hall

Committee Meeting held Thursday Sep 11th  ‘33

In connection with the forthcoming Xmas prize draw Mr W. Crawford made a motion that we buy 3,000 draw tickets this being seconded by Mr D. Johnson. The results of the draw to be made known on December 22nd 1933.

Moved by E. Shears seconded by Mr D. Johnson that our (10/- note) lottery be drawn on October 1st ’33. Secretary to purchase 300 tickets for same.

Moved by Mr D. Johnson seconded by Mr W. Crawford that money raised from the latter source to go towards buying W. & R’s 1934 Journal.

                                                                                          S Hall